Tak met een kever Possibly 1927

This photograph of a beetle on a branch was captured by Richard Tepe. I can imagine Tepe carefully composing this shot, maybe even waiting patiently for the perfect moment to capture the beetle in just the right light. The stag beetle itself feels monumental against the soft blur of the out-of-focus foliage. I imagine the artist felt excitement and maybe even a bit of triumph, knowing he'd captured something truly special. Artists often work in conversation with each other, across time, inspiring new ways of seeing and representing the world. And whether it's a painting or a photograph like this one, it's all about finding new ways to express something essential about being alive, about our relationship to the natural world, and about the endless possibilities of creativity.